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a single storey dwelling house along with modifications to the existing entrance, the creation of a driveway and the installation of a concrete septic tank to serve the dwelling and for permission to replace the existing concrete septic tank with a Waste Water Treatment System and Tertiary Soil Polishing Filter and associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development constitutes undesirable ribbon development in an 'Open Countryside' area where the applicant failed to demonstrate a rural housing need and the structure's design is considered substandard.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development would result in the 7th dwelling along a continuous 250-metre stretch of roadway, constituting undesirable ribbon development contrary to Policy 5-12 of the Tipperary County Development Plan.
  • The applicant has not demonstrated a genuine rural housing need as required by Policy 5-11, specifically because they have previously owned at least two other dwellings in the immediate open countryside area.
  • The design and prefabricated nature of the structure are considered to be of poor aesthetic value and fail to meet the 'Development and Design Standards' set out in the Rural Design Guide.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy 5-11Policy 5-12Appendix 4Table 5.2Table 5.3Section 5.5.2

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought retention permission for a single-storey prefabricated dwelling, entrance modifications, and a new wastewater treatment system at Coolacussane, Dundrum, Co. Tipperary. Located in an 'Open Countryside' zone, the application was refused as it represents excessive ribbon development and the applicant failed to satisfy rural housing need requirements due to prior property ownership in the vicinity. Furthermore, the planning authority deemed the structure's design and materials to...
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